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Women of Northwest Ohio Spotlight: Pauline Steinem
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Highlighting Pauline Steinem who paved the way and left a legacy in Northwest Ohio.
Pauline Steinem was the first woman elected to public office in Toledo when she was elected to the school board in 1911.
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BackStory is a local public television program presented by WGTE
Women of Northwest Ohio Spotlights are made possible in part by a gift provided by Dr. Douglas and Suzanne Neckers, who recognize and celebrate the contributions of the area’s important women.
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Women of Northwest Ohio Spotlight: Pauline Steinem
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Pauline Steinem was the first woman elected to public office in Toledo when she was elected to the school board in 1911.
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BackStory is a local public television program presented by WGTE
Women of Northwest Ohio Spotlights are made possible in part by a gift provided by Dr. Douglas and Suzanne Neckers, who recognize and celebrate the contributions of the area’s important women.